Headteacher Andrew Cliffe said: “With 172 staff constantly working very hard to ensure that our students achieve the best grades that they possibly can, these results are testament to everyone’s efforts.

“This is a period of great change, particularly in education, and yet our headline figures are being maintained. As ever there are success stories for children of every ability and the value added figures confirms that this is the case.”

Director of sixth form Sarah O’Neill added: “There are a limited number of places still available for BL6 in September. Please contact the school (01270 625663 or email admin@bl6.org.uk) as early as possible to avoid disappointment.”